18 Stress-Reducing Beauty Products That Can Lead to Better Skin

Turns out there's a pretty compelling reason to make relaxation a priority beyond #selfcaresunday fun. The simple fact is that stress breaks you out. The culprit? Cortisol, a hormone produced in times of emotional and physical tension. Jacqueline Schaffer, M.D., wellness expert and founder of Schique Skincare, explains that cortisol signals the production of more oil, resulting in breakouts or even rashes. But that's not all. "It raises your blood sugar levels, [damages] collagen and elastin, [makes] it difficult for the skin to retain water, and [causes it] to look dull and dry," she says. Even worse, non-physical stress can cause premature aging of the skin. Gulp. Needless to say, it's time for you to keep calm and carry on. Grab your comfiest athleisure and lay low with these 18 stress-reducing beauty products that will save your sanity — and maybe your skin in the process.

Babor Chill Out Ampoule Treatment ($30): Hemp oil contains high concentrations of omega fatty acids, even helping to make dry and damaged skin soft again.

Goop "The Martini" Emotional Detox Bath Soak ($35): To take your bath from mediocre to meditation-ready, use these detoxifying salts infused with three spiritually anointing oils (frankincense, myrrh, and sandalwood).

May Lindstrom The Blue Cocoon ($180): This luxe potion simultaneously calms the mind and balances oil production in the skin with the help of blue tansy oil, considered to have spiritual benefits.

Kush Queen Relax CBD Bath Bomb ($13): Plop this mind-and-body relaxer into the tub for a 30-minute (or longer) soak courtesy of essential oils, like chamomile and frankincense, and anti-inflammatory cannabidiol, or CBD.

Herbivore Botanicals Jade Facial Roller ($30): Roll your worry lines away with a jade facial roller that settles nerves and helps essential skincare products penetrate further.

Bastide Huile Seche Epatante Dry Oil Mist ($52): Inspired by the lifestyle in the South of France, this dry oil hydrator leaves skin in a state of absolute bliss — Provencal-style. A delicate combo of sweet almond, honey, and squalene oil come together to transport you in one blissful spritz.

Schique Intuitive Restoration Renewing Mask ($48): Dandelion is the key ingredient in Schique's own skincare line. Counteract the stress response with this cooling concoction that detoxifies, tones, and tightens, and finish off this stress-reducing practice with a splash of cool water to help you reset.

Palermo Body Tranquility Aromatherapy Oil ($32): Aromatherapy is a therapeutic technique for distracting yourself from stressful thoughts. Dab a little of this lavender and cypress blend onto your pressure points for some tension relief while on the fly.

Moon Juice SuperYou Capsules ($49): The supplement's extracts — Shatavari root, Ashwagandha root and leaf, Amla fruit, and Rhodiola root — work by normalizing cortisol. So much yes.

Jane Inc. Effervescent Cube Bath Bomb ($10): Each fizzing cube contains hand-picked remedies for the worn-out mind, from healing Epsom salts, powdered honey, and skin-improving spirulina with a dash of aromatherapy provided by ylang-ylang, patchouli, and sandalwood.

Angela Caglia Rosebud Eye Treatment Set ($65): If it's your tired eyes that needs some de-puffing or general TLC, these crystal rose buds are for you. They de-puff the sensitive area using the crystal's ability to help circulation and encourage cell turnover.

Kerstin Florian Lavender Eye Pillow ($22): This weighted pillow keeps tired eyes closed during meditation sessions and has a subtle scent of lavender.

Whoopi and Maya Soak Medical Cannabis Bath Soak: Ladies who really need help unwinding should turn to this cannabis bath soak.

Saje In The Buff Natural Bristle Dry Brush ($16): All wellness-obsessed beauty-lovers must try this handy dry brush for their next invigorating session. Stimulation to the body helps ground those with overactive minds back into their physical senses.

Akar Skin Rose Quartz Massager ($35): We store our emotional stresses in our body — which is why massage that helps us let go of tension feels reassuring to the mind as well. For a more dynamic facial massage, try these crystal tools.

Basq NYC Lavender Sugar Perfecting Scrub ($20): Ease your frayed senses with a scrub that fights cellulite and exfoliates.

Shemana Savasana Mist ($28): Each bottle contains an aromatic, Aventurine crystal-infused mist that channels the inner calm at the end of yoga.

Roques O'Neil Therapie Relax Me Life Kit ($32): Meet your all-in-one self-care kit, including an aromatic candle, crystal-infused bath salts, and muscle pain-relieving bath oil.